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Tax-Free Childcare Explained for Parents

A simple guide to Tax-Free Childcare, who may qualify and how it fits alongside other childcare support.

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Tax-Free Childcare is a government scheme that can help eligible families pay for approved childcare. The government adds money to payments made through the childcare account, subject to the scheme's rules.

Can I use it with Universal Credit?

You cannot receive Tax-Free Childcare at the same time as Universal Credit childcare support. Check which arrangement is more suitable before changing an existing claim.

Use the official eligibility checker because income, work and family circumstances affect eligibility.

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